Honoring donors: medical students’ reflections on cadaveric dissection
The participants had profound gratitude and respect for donors before cadaveric dissection, which increased their motivation to learn. Analyzing reflective writing is an effective approach to understanding students' initial perceptions and attitudes toward cadaveric dissection; further, it can inform educational strategies that aid students in forming their professional identity.
Authors
- Chan Woong Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7821-8980)
- Song Hee Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5832-660X)
- Hyo Hyun Yoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1742-7487)
- Myeong Namgung
- Mi Kyung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1610-4536)
- Young Gyu Kwon
Institutions
- Jeonju National University of Education (KR)
- Chung-Ang University (KR)
- Jeonbuk National University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06674-1
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.39